Associate Front End Developer

iGaming:

If it’s iGaming, we know a thing or two. At Light & Wonder, It’s all about the games, and our digital team leads the global iGaming market, providing jaw-dropping content and innovative software that powers the world's most successful online gaming providers.

Position Summary

Light & Wonder is the global leader in cross-platform games and entertainment. The company brings together 5,000 employees from six continents to connect content between land-based and digital channels with unmatched technology and distribution. Guided by a culture that values daring teamwork and creativity, Light & Wonder builds new worlds of play, developing game experiences loved by players around the globe. We create our own award-winning games and also partner with premium licensees such as Netflix, Warner Bros and others to bring franchises like Squid Game, Willy Wonka and The Wizard of Oz to life in online gaming products. The company’s Infinity platform powers the largest digital-gaming network in the industry. Light & Wonder is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices.

Based in our new Sofia office, we are looking for a Associate Client Engineer to join our team. The Associate Client Engineer plays a role on the frontline of our game development team, responsible for developing, maintaining and enhancing games at Light & Wonder. In this role, you will debug, modify, and provide ongoing support for in-game features and operational tools, ensuring timely updates and smooth gameplay.

You must possess strong technical skills and excellent communication and collaboration skills to be a valued team player. As a Associate Client Engineer, you should have a solid foundation of skills, experience, and work ethic, with a willingness to learn from your teammates while contributing to the creation of games that delight our customers.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Work on client-side code for both desktop and mobile versions of games

· Develop and support client/server-based applications using a variety of technologies, including JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and more

· Address and resolve production issues by coordinating with different teams and keeping stakeholders informed

· Learn and implement new tools and improved processes to support the Development team

Qualifications:

Education:

· Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience

Required Experience:

· 1 year of software development experience

· Strong understanding of JavaScript, its quirks, and workarounds

· Knowledge of data structures (JavaScript or any other programming language)

· Basic understanding of web mark-up, including HTML5 and CSS3

· Experience with development tools including IDEs, debuggers, bug tracking required

· Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git, CVS or SVN

· Familiarity with using debugging tools such as the Chrome Developer Tools

Preferred Experience:

· Knowledge and hands-on experience with TypeScript

· Distributed application (client/server) development experience

· Game development experience

· Experience in UI development and animations

· Hands-on experience with Linux command line tools and using the shell

Qualifications

Why would you enjoy working with us at Light & Wonder?

• Competitive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace
• The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis
• Tangible and genuine development - at Light & Wonder, you can take your career where you want it to go!

And if that’s not enough; you will get to enjoy a stunning work location and flexible working practices whilst we provide you with the guidance and development skills you need to progress quickly and enhance your career.